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[zaraillustrates]

Big news! I’m excited to reveal that my ‘My First Ballet: Cinderella’ project for the English National Ballet has been shortlisted in the Creativepool Annual 2026 Illustration category! 🎉

I loved working on this project so I’m delighted to see it recognised. I was lucky enough to see the beautiful production live with my family a couple of months ago. The show reimagined the classic story with a fresh perspective, featuring a nature-loving Cinderella who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest.

Used across advertising, publicity, and merchandise, the intricate papercut-style illustration needed to capture the story’s magical, timeless spirit while remaining flexible across a range of formats.

Thank you to Creativepool and the jury, as well as huge thanks to the team at English National Ballet and Meiklejohn.

© Zara Picken 2026 www.zarapicken.com

[claydisarray]

I'm delighted to announce that my work has been shortlisted for the Creativepool 2017 Annual for the Illustration category.

If you'd like to vote for my John Lennon sleeve for the People's Choice Award, I'd be very grateful!

[zaraillustrates]

I’m delighted to announce that my work has been selected for the Creativepool Annual 2020 shortlist. My illustrations for Vital magazine accompanied a feature about the importance of wellbeing in the workplace.

While the competition is being judged by a panel, there is also a People’s Choice award - you can check out all the amazing entries here and if you like my work, your vote would be appreciated!

Vote here: https://creativepool.com/annual/2020/shortlist/#Illustration

[zaraillustrates]

I am delighted to announce that my illustrations for Vital magazine won a bronze award in the Creativepool Annual 2020. There were more than 2,500 entries to the competition so it feels like a great achievement to be recognised alongside such incredible talent. 

A huge thanks to Creativepool and the judges who voted for me, as well as Emily Foster for commissioning and art directing the project.

You can see the full list of winners here.

© Zara Picken 2020 www.zarapicken.com

[barbarana]

Nice surprise in the post! These two awards for my two projects that were included in The Creativepool Annual 2020. Now taking pride of place in my studio :)

[barbarana]

I’m thrilled to find out that I have two projects shortlisted for this year’s Creativepool Annual Awards. Thank you! 🙌

 https://creativepool.com/annual/2020/shortlist/

[barbarana]

Thrilled to be included on this list, thanks so much to Creativepool!

Full article at creativepool.com/magazine/inspiration... 👈

[jpkrillustration]

This is Bowie to Bowie, can you hear me Bowie? My #Bowie tribute recently highlighted on #creativepool 😁 #bowiesinspace #tribute #art #illustration #colour #prints #bearded #music #geek #digital #vector #graphicdesign #style (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/justin_pkr_illustration/p/BxSxCHMAuMm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n53eeh3x7uk